By Nate Owen
If you've followed the weekly On The Road section since its launch in February, then you're probably aware that most of the content in the publication deals with everything cars.
But the "On the Road" title covers just about anything...

Brandon Petersen was as good as advertised Saturday in his season debut for Waubonsie Valley.
Petersen, who went 6-0 with a 1.09 ERA in 57 2/3 innings last year, struck out eight while limiting the Dukes to just one hit in six innings as the Warriors...

Outstanding offense carried Benet to victory in its first three games this spring.
On Tuesday it was the defense's turn to keep the Redwings unbeaten.
Senior stopper Rachel Bernicky blocked a pair of dangerous shots and also scored the game-tying goal...

She's not playing poker, but Valerie Wood enters this season feeling as if she's been dealt a winning hand.
The second-year Waubonsie Valley softball coach has a pair of aces she can send to the circle each game with NCAA Division I recruits Shannon...

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Kylah Collins, North Chicago, senior, forward: Literally, she was one of the hardest-working players in the area. In addition to starring on the court, her coach said she also maintained a part-time job so that sometimes she went from school to practice to work. Yet, she was tremendous on the court, averaging 11.4 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. She started out at Warren, spent her sophomore year at Waukegan, and then played two seasons at North Chicago.
Elly Daleske, Lake Zurich,...

Highland Park native Jason Brown continued his climb up the world figure skating rankings as he finished fourth at last weekend's World Championships in Shanghai, China.
The 20-year-old won the U.S. Championships earlier this year and this was his first appearance in the Worlds.
He said he believes he can build on his experience in Shanghai, as well as last year's Sochi Olympics, to get ready for the next Worlds, which will be held in Boston in 2016.
"I couldn't be more excited. I am fourth in the...

Victoria Swift
Lyons, G, Sr.
2014-15 stats: 13.6 ppg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 steals/game
College: Undecided
The four-year varsity player led Lyons (19-8) to its first West Suburban Silver championship since 2005. A prolific 3-point shooter, Swift was a repeat all-tournament selection at Wheaton North and tied her career high with 24 points in a win over Oak Park-River Forest.
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Elly Daleske
Lake Zurich, F, Sr.
2014-15 stats: 11.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.2 apg
College: Grand Valley State (not playing sports)
The 5-foot-10 Daleske averaged a double-double for the season and scored a season-high 20 points in the Class 4A regional semifinals against Buffalo Grove. The three-year varsity player also starts as Lake Zurich's soccer goalkeeper, but does not plan to play sports in college.
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Kienya Jones
Niles North, G-F, Sr.
2014-15 stats: 18.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.1 apg, 2.3 steals/game
College: Undecided
The Central Suburban North player of the year led the Vikings to their first 20-win season and conference championship in 11 years. A two-time all-conference selection, Jones was named all-tournament at Niles North and Riverside-Brookfield and scored more than 1,200 points in her career.
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At a gymnastics meet that brought 19 schools to Rolling Meadows High School on Saturday, Fremd distinguished itself among the Mid-Suburban League Schools with a 2nd-place overall finish. Glenbard West took the top spot at the Vic Avigliano Mustang Invitational with 48.55 points.
Every team had only one member complete on each of the six disciplines, with the sum of all scores combined to form the team score. Fremd finished with 47.05 points, followed by Wheaton Co-op in 3rd with 46.7 points.
"This...